Unit 6 - Judicial Branch



- Open this document, complete the questions on the first case, and pick one of the other four to complete as well. Write your answers on the back of the handout.


Key Terms: define===

ch.11 sec.1

Jurisdiction

Concurrent Jurisdiction

Original Jurisdiction

Appellate Jurisdiction

Civil Law - 15.2

Criminal Law - 15.3

Constitutional Law - 15.1


ch.15 sec.1 - page 427

List the 4 principles of the legal system with description




- chart - Use ch.11 sec.2 to complete this chart



- use these notes to fill in details about the lower federal courts (ch.11 sec.2 chart)



Court Quest - Click on this link and play the game. Help others figure out which court to go to for their case and how to appeal when necessary



- Complete this document using your textbook and the internet



- Notes: fill in the ch.12 sec.1 handout